[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Postdoc position at University of New Hampshire/Virginia Tech, landscape-scale impacts of nonnative forest insects and pathogens

Dear FORENT/FORPATH: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to examine the long-term consequences of nonnative insects and pathogens on carbon storage capacity of North American forests and on the genetics of host trees. This project develops and expands novel analytical approaches to leverage data from the US Forest Inventory and Analysis program (among other data sources) to examine regional trends in tree demography associated with invasions by various non-native forest insects and pathogens affecting the nation's forests. Applicants should have: - a PhD degree in hand by the start date, preferably August 2023 - strong statistical, analytical, and data-wrangling skills - experience working with large datasets and/or at large spatial scales - demonstrated programming ability (i.e., R, python, or other languages) - experience with SQL is preferred but not required - evidence of a growing publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage An interest in tree genetics and evolution is preferred but not required. Other attributes that are highly valued include creativity, flexibility, and a passion for inquiry. Salary is competitive and funded for two years. This project is a collaborative effort between the Garnas lab at the University of New Hampshire, the Fearer lab at Virginia Tech (coming soon), and researchers from Purdue University and the United States Forest Service. There is a possibility of remote work for this position, though willingness to relocate to Virginia or New Hampshire is preferred. Please indicate your preference in a cover letter. Apply here: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55010 Questions can be addressed to garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu<mailto:garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu>. _________ Jeff Garnas Associate Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health Natural Resources and the Environment University of New Hampshire 603-862-2094 Jeff.garnas@unh.edu<mailto:Jeff.garnas@unh.edu> http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab